Octoberfest German Potato Salad

• 8 -10 slices uncooked bacon
• 3 lbs potatoes (peeled and sliced or chopped)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings (or add in oil to bacon grease to make 1/4 cup)
• 1/3 cup vinegar (use white or cider vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper (or to taste)

1. In a skillet cook the bacon slices until almost crisp; remove to a plate (DO NOT discard the bacon grease!) chop or finely slice the cooked bacon; set aside.
2. Place the sliced or cubed potatoes into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Cook the potatoes until tender but still firm (about 12-15 minutes DO NOT overcook!) drain and transfer to a large bowl add in the onion.
4. In a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, garlic powder, 1/4 cup bacon grease (can use 1/4 cup vegetable oil instead of bacon grease) vinegar, sugar, parsley, seasoned (or white) salt and black pepper; mix well to combine; pour over the cooked potatoes and gently toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top of the salad.
6. Let stand at room temperature for 1 or more hours before serving.

bacon, potatoes, onion, mayonnaise, garlic powder, bacon, vinegar, white sugar, parsley, salt, coarse ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/octoberfest-german-potato-salad-239063 (may not work)